NCETR Contractor Qualification Criteria - Academy Trainer CLIN 0005

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CLIN 0005: Canine Trainer – NCD Academy
Contractor Qualification Criteria
Technical Proficiency:
1. Instructors must possess law enforcement, investigational application of detector canines, explosives training skills, experience with various canine training methodologies, or have unique experience, education, and training to support ATF’s commitment to train superior explosives and accelerant detector canines. These trainings and experiences are highly regarded skill sets and are required for specialty programs at NCETR. 2. Areas of expertise desired by Canine Trainers include, but are not limited to: •
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Food Reward Training Methodology
Explosives and Accelerant Detection
Canine Training
Investigational Application of Detector
Canines
Canine Handling, On and Off leash
Various Canine Training
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Canine Basic and Emergency Care
Nutrition/Fitness Requirements for Canine
Explosives/Accelerant Recordkeeping
Explosives Classification
Explosives Laws and Regulations
Federal Explosives Laws and Regulations

3. ATF uses a variety of instructional methods, including classroom lectures and demonstrations, practical exercises (PE), and odor recognition testing. The contractor shall provide input for the revision or amendment of the lectures, demonstrations, and exercises to provide updated materials, as appropriate and necessary for the course requirements. 4. Many courses require the instructor to provide both classroom as well as practical instruction. 5. Contractor rates will be used for all services including, but not limited to, instruction, canine care, vehicle maintenance, practical instruction, and course development. 6. Contractor shall be flexible and available seven (7) days per week to include holidays if warranted.
7. Exceptions may be made to contractor instructors who possess unique qualifications based on industry experience.
Education/Experience and Certification Requirements:
8. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with and proficient in “food reward” training methodology, in canine explosive and accelerant detection 9. Minimum fine (5) years’ experience in law enforcement, particularly the investigational application of detector canines.

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CLIN 0005: Canine Trainer – NCD Academy
10. Minimum five (5) years’ experience with the recognition, use and handling of explosives as well as a complete understanding of Federal and state storage regulations.